Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

posted on December 19, 2012 by Rachel Gurk

Can we just talk about these kisses for a minute? They are Hershey’s holiday Candy Cane kisses and they are marvelous. I was skeptical at first, thinking they might be overly sweet. They are sweet, don’t get me wrong, but I was totally won over by the little crispy bits in these. Have you ever had those melt away mints that come in all the pastel colors with the little white “candies” on the bottoms of them? I’m sure they have a name, they are served at parties and weddings frequently. They’re totally addicting and these kisses taste just like them. I’m hooked. Pair them with a rich chocolate cookie and I’m a happy camper.

I used the same cookie base as I did in the Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints, because really…it is just that good. Paired with the creamy deliciousness of these kisses–you’ll want to send these away on cookie platters to friends and family, just to get them out of the house. If you look really closely at my pictures, you’ll see that the tips of the kisses got slightly brown. It will remind you of a toasted marshmallow, there is a tiny bit of crunch and it still tastes great! Just keep an eye on them or you’ll be in trouble.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder and salt. Using an electric mixer and a large bowl (or a stand mixer), beat butter and 1 cup of sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Turn mixer to low and gradually add flour mixture until combined.

Put the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough into approximately 1-inch balls and then toss in sugar to coat. Place one inch apart on parchment-paper or silicone baking sheet lined baking sheets. Bake for five minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and lightly press in candy cane kisses into the center of each cookie. Return to oven and bake for another 3 minutes. Cookies should be set but still look moist. Cool completely on the cookie sheets on wire racks.

Verdict: Loved these! Sent them off to work with Ben to get them out of the house.Husband’s take: He didn’t try these! He set them out at work and didn’t get a chance to eat one. His loss!Changes I would make: NadaDifficulty: Easy

33 Responses to “Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies”

Love the look of these cookies! And if I had one, no doubt I’d love the taste too. I made a recipe last night that is very similar! It’s just a mocha chocolate cookie though instead, with the addition of some coffee flavors.
This is a fabulous holiday cookie, that’s for sure!

okay…would i be the outcast if i said, i never saw holiday candy cane kisses before? i know! i breathe chocolate and i am a little in the dark. well, the good thing is you learn something new everyday! i am all over these cookies!

First time on your site. I made these tonight they are PHENOMENAL! Definitely going to be a permanent member of my Christmas cookie list. I am glad that I made them for my hubby’s work party tomorrow or I would be sorry:)

I followed the directions very closely and the cookies came out mushy and overly sweet. don’t know what went wrong. I literally did everything right. needless to say, I will NOT be making this version of these cookies again.

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